The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claims for cardiovascular disorder (to include hypertension), peptic ulcer, asthma, numbness of the left side of the body, and residuals of a shrapnel wound to the back are all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no credible evidence showing that any of the veteran's claimed conditions were incurred or aggravated by his active service, including as a result of exposure to Agent Orange or other environmental factors. The service department certifications did not indicate POW status and the veteran's statements regarding his military service are inconsistent.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disorder (to include hypertension), peptic ulcer, asthma, numbness of the left side of the body, residuals of a shrapnel wound to the back
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2003
- Citation
- 0303366
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